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I’m pleased to say our Campervan Geraldine at 36 years old has passed her MOT. Look forward to seeing all you guys this year at the various meets. Plus now I can book some festivals. See you later n the year. Cheers David & Mandie.

Interesting article in todays Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/19/electric-car-batteries-race-ahead-with-five-minute-charging-times?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

I have just renewed my breakdown cover with Asda. Our campervan Geraldine is named as the main vehicle ( over 30 years old ) I then have personal cover added for any car I am travelling in. All for £125 a year which I think is good value. This week I had to use the breakdown service for my car...

Wow, Has anyone noticed that the tax has gone up since April?

I would love to put a heating source into Geraldine somehow so that we can use her all year round. A small 1 to 2kw wood burning burner/stove would be great. But where to place it without blowing myself up? Any thoughts greatly received. Cheers.

Geraldine our camper has sprung a leak in the drivers cabin roof. Has anyone any knowledge about how we should go about tackling a repair. We are at the New Forest meet if you wish to pop over for a chat and offer some advice. Many thanks David.

Hi Guys, Following on from our Hereford meet and the flat tyre. ATS found the steel rim has a small crack/hole. I am about to explore with a Mot welder wether this can be sealed closed. The vehicle parts for a 1987 Cabstar are hard to come by so exploring all options. We plan to sell the vehicle...

Hi does anyone know a good stop for one night near Walpole Park Gosport. We are thinking of attending the Hapi festival for one day/ stay the night somewhere close. Thanks. David

Hi Guys, I was thinking of getting a small solar trickle charger for the van. However I see that the charger needs to go into a cigarette lighter that is live ( independent from the ignition switch turning on.) Is this a complex task to do? Do I need a auto electrician? Cheers. David

Hi Guys, I have noticed that two of the pubs that we have stayed at have no ratings on the Poi list. How do we manage to access this to make a comment. Both pubs we have stayed at have made us welcome and allowed us to stay the night free.It would be nice to make a positive comment in...

Hi Guys is the Ram pub in Brandon still open as on its FB page it says it is permanently closed. Cheers. David

Hi Guys, Following a lot of standing at this years Giants of Rock and not getting any younger. Can anyone recommend a comfortable portable stool to sit on.Be good if it was light and easy transportable and of course not too expensive. Many thanks for any advice. Cheers. David

Hi Guys, Anyone know a good place to stay a couple of nights near Bath or Bath itself. The current Poi's don't look that great. Please PM me if you do not wish to make public. Cheers. David

Today is Geraldine's 30th birthday. Happy birthday to our 'one of a kind'! Long may you keep running!! David and Mandie

Hi Guys, Star Trekker is no more. Our campervan has been called Geraldine for the last couple of years and as we are not Trekkies, Mandie and I have decided now is the time for change. Thank you Phil for sorting this out for us this weekend. Rumours that I go into Brighton in my GAY boots and...

Thinking of seeing a band at Talking heads pub this year. Anyone know a place where I could discretley park and stay the night? Looked at the Poi and it seems rather along way off. Cheers David Ps for confidential reasons it maybe best to PM me.

Hi Guys Having just returned from the Giants of Rock weekender at Minehead. £99 for 3 days. I thought we would head out this year to some music festivals. I like Rock,Punk, folk, etc If you hear or get any flyers given to you, it would be nice to put them up here for info please. ( if Phil is ok...

Its that time of the year again folks when Punch Inns are giving away a free pint of beer every day from the 24th September to the 4th October. Made very good use of it last year.You can print off the vouchers or scan on to your smart phone. The details are ; Caskaleweek.co.uk The app is...

Hi Can anyone out there help me source a Camchain for a Nissan cabstar. Details;z20 engine 1987 model f22 Mechanic says Nissan make would be best. Nissan say it is obsolete, all the other parts needed are in Japan or Amsterdam and will take upto 3 weeks to arrive. The part I need is...

well,well,well Spoke to Esther Quarm West Sussex county council liaison officer for Gypsy/Travellers. In April they put the area in question under obs to see if people were staying full time. Those that had been staying longer than a few days were given pieces of paper informing them that they...